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I am looking at purchasing a 2007 C6 convertible.
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<blockquote data-quote="RockyPM" data-source="post: 224720"><p>Thanks [USER=2217]@Rruuff Day[/USER]. [USER=6815]@newc659[/USER] I have a 2005 Z51 Convertible and have minor issues. Bought the car in 2011 with 50k km and it now has 165k. I've completed the following repairs:</p><ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Many small maintenance items such as cleaning electrical contacts on doors, changing oils and serpentine belt.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Had the dreaded "Service Column Lock" problem and this was repaired by an ECM rebuild.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">replaced water pump but consider this a maintenance item.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">LS2 can develop the oil pan seep issue. I have it but have not got the seal replaced. Estimate between $1500 to $2000 for this as they drop the front end. (If anyone has expereince please give us some insight as this is from the garage)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Replaced radiator in September 2020 as it started leaking. Its aluminum and plastic and could not be repaired. The Z51 radiator has an oil and trans oil cooler inside, takes a bit longer to source. Maintain the condenser and rad by frequent cleaning and protect with screen.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Completed the seat repair myself and can give anyone guidance on the how to without buying the refurb kits. It's very easy.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">When the roof is being closed the tonneau cover clips the roof. This is a common issue on the C6 convertible and most just grab the back of the rood and a slight pull lets the tonneau pass by.</li> </ol><p>Owned the car for 9 years now and at 165,000 km later still love it and other than the few costlier repairs that I consider just due to use and age its a very solid performing car. Do your research and check that all recalls have been done. If you are satisfied with the state of the car buy it and get a perma grin like everyone else on this forum.</p><p></p><p>If you have any questions etc just PM me and we can discuss over Zoom, Skype or whatever. Good luck!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RockyPM, post: 224720"] Thanks [USER=2217]@Rruuff Day[/USER]. [USER=6815]@newc659[/USER] I have a 2005 Z51 Convertible and have minor issues. Bought the car in 2011 with 50k km and it now has 165k. I've completed the following repairs: [LIST=1] [*]Many small maintenance items such as cleaning electrical contacts on doors, changing oils and serpentine belt. [*]Had the dreaded "Service Column Lock" problem and this was repaired by an ECM rebuild. [*]replaced water pump but consider this a maintenance item. [*]LS2 can develop the oil pan seep issue. I have it but have not got the seal replaced. Estimate between $1500 to $2000 for this as they drop the front end. (If anyone has expereince please give us some insight as this is from the garage) [*]Replaced radiator in September 2020 as it started leaking. Its aluminum and plastic and could not be repaired. The Z51 radiator has an oil and trans oil cooler inside, takes a bit longer to source. Maintain the condenser and rad by frequent cleaning and protect with screen. [*]Completed the seat repair myself and can give anyone guidance on the how to without buying the refurb kits. It's very easy. [*]When the roof is being closed the tonneau cover clips the roof. This is a common issue on the C6 convertible and most just grab the back of the rood and a slight pull lets the tonneau pass by. [/LIST] Owned the car for 9 years now and at 165,000 km later still love it and other than the few costlier repairs that I consider just due to use and age its a very solid performing car. Do your research and check that all recalls have been done. If you are satisfied with the state of the car buy it and get a perma grin like everyone else on this forum. If you have any questions etc just PM me and we can discuss over Zoom, Skype or whatever. Good luck! [/QUOTE]
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